Field Implementation Manager

General Motors

DRP Field Implementation Manager overseeing dealer implementations, ensuring smooth rollout experience for GM’s Digital Retail Platform. Act as Subject Matter Expert in dealership operations and digital retailing best practices.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,600 - $140,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Digital Retail Platform (DRP) implementations, dealership operations, and automotive retailing best practices, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with dealers and internal teams. Proficient in managing implementation pipelines and mitigating risks to achieve successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Retail Platform (DRP) ExpertiseDealership Operations KnowledgeAutomotive Retail Software ExperiencePresentation and Communication SkillsAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Dealership ConsultingAutomotive Retail OperationsF&I Processes KnowledgeImplementation Pipeline ManagementRisk MitigationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyDMS Software ExperienceCRM Software ExperienceDigital Retailing SolutionsWorkflow Process Understanding

Soft Skills

Collaboration SkillsPositive AttitudeResilienceConflict ManagementTime Management

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryDealer EngagementImplementation SupportHigh-Touch SupportPresentation Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The DRP Field Implementation Manager’s primary responsibility is to oversee all dealer’s DRP Implementations in each region, lead the Dealer Group DRP Implementations while serving as the Channel Field’s SME for the Digital Retail Platform.
Serve as the regional lead for dealership group implementations, providing high-touch, white-glove support to ensure a smooth rollout experience.
Manage the implementation pipeline and track dealer progress through pre-onboarding, onboarding, and go-live stages, removing barriers that could delay completion.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) on GM’s DRP (Digital Retail Platform), dealership operations, and automotive digital retailing best practices to drive strong engagement and utilization.
Maintain dealer engagement throughout the implementation process to drive momentum and readiness ensuring key dealership personnel meet required turnaround times for critical implementation milestones.
Act as a relationship manager for dealers during implementation, addressing concerns, navigating conflict, and managing pushback effectively.
Proactively identify DRP implementation risks and work to mitigate effectively and efficiently.
Document, communicate and escalate issues/concerns, as necessary.
Partner with field resources (DRP Implementation Partners) by supporting the non-technical and relationship-driven aspects of implementation while they focus on technical execution.
Deliver clear, engaging presentations and product demonstrations using established presentation materials.
Help ensure each dealership group has a positive implementation experience and is successfully launched on schedule.
Prioritize time effectively, focusing on high-impact DRP activities and maintaining alignment with established DRP goals.
Manage travel and program related expenses in accordance with GM guidelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in dealership consulting or automotive retail operations.
Strong understanding of the retail automotive industry, including common terminology, dealership structures, and workflow processes.
Experience working with dealership and automotive retail software platforms, including DMS, CRM, and digital retailing solutions.
Knowledge of dealership desking or F&I processes.
Quick learner with the ability to stay current on rapidly evolving digital solutions.
Proven ability to maintain a positive, solutions-oriented attitude in high-pressure environments.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within the General Motors team, as well as with clients and vendor partners.
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
Skilled in delivering presentations, leading productive discussions, and addressing objections with resilience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Willingness to travel weekly (up to 60% overall depending on territory).

Benefits

Comp & perks

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.